IFT243 IFM Inductive full-metal sensor
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IFM IFT243 - Inductive full-metal sensor - Ambient temperature: 0...100; Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3, gold-plated.
Overview
Part number IFT243 from IFM, listed in Inductive Proximity Sensors. Specifications on file: Ambient temperature 0...100; Dimensions Ø 12 / L = 60; Electrical design PNP; Embedded software included no. KKM Solutions quotes this part with pricing and availability confirmed per order.
IFM IFT243 is an Inductive full-metal sensor catalog item from IFM. The manufacturer's published data for this part number specifies Ambient temperature: 0...100.
housing: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); sensing face: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L)
The specification set recorded for this part number covers Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3, gold-plated; Tightening torque: 15; Protection class: III; Dimensions: Ø 12 / L = 60; Application: Use in hygienic areas / regular cleaning processes; Product type: Inductive full-metal sensor; Mounting: flush mountable; Operating voltage: 10...30 DC; Current consumption: < 20; Reverse polarity protection: yes; Sensing range: 3; Overload protection: yes. See the Specifications tab on this page for the full technical table.
Specifications
| Ambient temperature | 0...100 |
|---|---|
| Application | Use in hygienic areas / regular cleaning processes |
| Connector | 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3, gold-plated |
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.6 / brass: 0.7 / aluminum: 0.6 / copper: 0.3 |
| Dimensions | Ø 12 / L = 60 |
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Embedded software included | no |
| Full-metal housing | yes |
| Housing | tubular |
| Hysteresis | 1...20 |
| Increased sensing range | yes |
| Key Features | Robust full-metal housing from stainless steel for use in the food industry; Wide operating temperature range; Temperature shock resistant even in case of frequent temperature fluctuations; Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents; Long sensing range minimizes physical damage |
| Material | housing: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); sensing face: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L) |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC | 2.5 |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| MTTF | 1104 |
| Operating distance | 0...2.4 |
| Operating voltage | 10...30 DC |
| Output function | normally open |
| Overload protection | yes |
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC | 100 |
| Product type | Inductive full-metal sensor |
| Protection | IP 68; IP 69K |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Sensing range | 3 |
| Short circuit protection | yes |
| Special Feature | gold-plated contacts; Increased sensing range; Full-metal housing |
| Specification Summary | Inductive sensor; Ø 12 / L = 60 mm; Sensing range 3 mm flush mountable; normally open; DC; PNP; M12 Connector; IP 68; IP 69K; 3-wire; Ambient temperature 0...100 °C; Switching frequency 100 Hz |
| Switching frequency DC | 100 |
| Tightening torque | 15 |
| Type of short-circuit protection | yes (non-latching) |
Product details
| Manufacturer | IFM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | IFT243 |
| Product category | Inductive Proximity Sensors |
| Published specifications | 33 attributes listed |
| Related part numbers | 15 other part numbers in this family |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get pricing for IFT243?
This part is quoted on request, so no price is listed for it here. Send the quote form on this page with your quantity, or email orderdesk@kkmsolutions.com, and our order desk will reply with pricing and availability within 1 business day.
Who manufactures the IFT243?
IFT243 is made by IFM and is listed in our Inductive Proximity Sensors category. KKM Solutions is an independent distributor, not an authorized IFM dealer: we source the exact IFM part number IFT243, and the quote confirms condition and lead time before you order.
Is the IFT243 new and genuine?
Parts we supply are new and genuine unless the quote expressly states otherwise. Where a part is new-old-stock, from excess inventory, refurbished or open-box, the quote says so before you approve it.
What warranty comes with the IFT243, and can I return it?
Parts we supply are warranted against manufacturing defects for 1 year from the date of delivery; where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer, the manufacturer's warranty applies. The warranty covers repair, replacement, or credit of the defective part and does not cover normal wear items, misapplication, improper installation, or consequential damages. Contact us within 30 days of delivery before returning anything — all returns need a return authorization from the order desk.
What is the lifecycle status of IFT243?
No published lifecycle status is on file for IFT243. IFM lists whether a catalog number is current, superseded or end-of-life on its own product page, and our order desk confirms the status with the manufacturer at quote time, before you commit. Send the part number through the quote form on this page.
What are the key specifications of IFT243?
Key specifications include Ambient temperature: 0...100; Application: Use in hygienic areas / regular cleaning processes; Connector: 1 x M12; coding: A; Contacts: 3, gold-plated; Correction factor: steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.6 / brass: 0.7 / aluminum: 0.6 / copper: 0.3. The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.
What voltage does IFT243 use?
Per the published specification for IFT243: Max. voltage drop switching output DC: 2.5; Operating voltage: 10...30 DC. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
What is the current rating of IFT243?
Per the published specification for IFT243: Permanent current rating of switching output DC: 100. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
What material is IFT243 made of?
Per the published specification for IFT243: Material: housing: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); sensing face: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L); LED window: PEI; lock nuts: stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L). Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
How quickly can IFT243 ship?
Lead time for IFT243 is quoted per order and confirmed on your quote, which our order desk sends within 1 business day. For a line-down emergency, call the 24/7 order desk at (825) 454-5367.
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